[FAQ] What Makes LGBTQ persons in Malaysia Vulnerable to Conversion Practices?
Have you heard of the phrases “balik ke pangkal jalan”, “kembali ke fitrah”, or “hijrah”?
These are terms commonly used in Malaysia to refer to conversion practices.
Conversion practices or SOGIE Change ...
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‘Lightyear’ Censorship Shines Light on Discrimination in Malaysia
source: Portugal Post English
On June 14, Malaysia was named among 14 countries that will not be allowing the screening of the Toy Story franchise spinoff ‘Lightyear’, due to depiction ...
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Queer Lapis is looking for a fundrasing consultant
Background:
QueerLapis (QL) is a platform that features affirming and diverse narratives, contributions and lived realities of LGBTIQ+ persons in Malaysia that are produced and owned by LGBTIQ+ persons. As a ...
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New study about trans women in Malaysia
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Justice for Sisters published a study on freedom of expression and gender identity in Malaysia in July last year. Funded by UNTF, the study interrogates, among others, the relationship between ...
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Survey findings: Impact of Covid-19 & anti-LGBT narratives on LGBTQ+ persons in Malaysia out now
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“Survey findings: Impact of Covid-19 & anti-LGBT narratives on LGBTQ+ persons in Malaysia” by Justice for Sisters, PLUHO (People Like Us Hang Out!), Diversity and ...
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A reflection of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) 2021
20 November marks the Transgender Day of Rememberance (TDOR). On TDOR, we commemorate all trans and gender diverse people lost due to violence and crimes.
According to Transgender European Union (TGEU), ...
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Rempit Grindr dan Cerita Orang Biasa
"Hidup orang biasa, dengan cerita yang biasa, dalam situasi yang biasa, tetapi ikhlas menghidupi hidup biasanya, menimbulkan kasih aku untuk orang-orang biasa ini." Oleh AHMAD DOSA
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From Myanmar to Singapore, Why LGBTQ+ People Come Out to Protest
Learn more about these rainbow-warriors. By Ng Yi-Sheng.
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One Trans Woman’s Battle Against a Corporate Union-buster
By Faris Saad. The long battle ahead has just begun.
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Apa kata orang ramai terhadap keputusan Seksyen 28 oleh Mahkamah Persekutuan?
“Ia memberi jaminan ke atas keselamatan saya sebagai LGBTQ”
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Keputusan Mahkamah Persekutuan berkenaan Seksyen 28 Enakmen Jenayah Syariah Selangor mengesahkan perlindungan Perlembagaan buat semua
“Kami sangat berbesar hati dengan perkembangan bersejarah ini. Hal ini adalah satu ukuran besar buat kemajuan hak LGBTI di Malaysia,” kata Numan Afifi.
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The Federal Court decision on Selangor’s Section 28 upholds constitutional protection for all
"After years of hopelessness and suffering, they (the victims of this law) finally can receive an ounce of justice from this decision,” said Gavin Chow, PLUHO.
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Serving Despite Discrimination and Persecution: A Gay Medical Frontliner’s Story
By MALACHI EDWIN VETHAMANI. “I hope I can exist as a gay man without fear of discrimination.”
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